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Hi Scholobar, I tried your inst. on my own but ran into a questionable site regarding Malwarebytes' anti-Malware . . When I thought I finnaly got to the free part they wanted my e-mail ect so they coulld send me the dnld. Sounded fishey? So I stopped there. Thanks , Bruce

Thank you for the logs and update.
Thank you also for letting me know about your experience downloading MalwareBytes' AntiMalware. I will look into that.

Originally Posted by Bruce C

The computer runs well ,.But during this my home page switched from Comcast to MSN on its own.

You can reset your default home page by following the instructions provided Here.

Again, please remember to read the instructions below carefully before executing and perform the steps, in the order given.If you have any questions about or problems executing these instructions, <STOP> do not proceed, post back with the question or problem before going any further.

Before we proceed please make sure any open programs are closed.

Step 1:Create System Restore Point

We will be making changes to the Registry again. Please create another System Restore Point following the instructions as provided previously before continuing any further.

Step 2:Java Runtime Environment Update Needed!

Your existing installation of the Java Runtime Environment is out of date.Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system.

Click Start.
A window will open. It may appear nothing is happening, but please be patient.

Click Yes to the run ActiveX prompt.

Click Install at the install ActiveX prompt.
Once installed, the scanner will be initialized.

Click on the Start button.
Make sure that the options:

Remove found threats is UNCHECKED

Leave the "default" settings under Advanced as they are. If not set, please check:

Scan for potentially unwanted applications

Scan for potentially unsafe applications

Enable Anti-Stealth Technology

Click on the Start button.
ESET scanner will begin to download the virus signatures database. When the signatures have been downloaded, the scan will start automatically.

Wait for the scan to finish. It may take a while but, again, please be patient. When the scan is finished:

Use Notepad to open the log file located at C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt.

Copy and Paste the entire contents of log.txt into your next reply.

Remember to re-enable your Anti-virus protection before continuing!

Step 5:SystemLook

Right-click on SystemLook.exe and select the Run As Administrator option to launch the program. If you receive a UAC prompt, please allow it.

Copy and Paste the text in the code box below into SystemLook's main text entry window:

Code:

:contents
C:\_OTL\MovedFiles\12272011_185541.log

Click on the Look button to start the scan.Note: Because of the Registry searches involved this scan may take 15 minutes or longer to run on a large system. Please be patient and wait for the scan to complete.

When SystemLook has completed its task a Notepad window will automatically open showing the results of the scan.
A log file will be created on your Desktop named SystemLook.txt.

Please post the contents of the SystemLook.txt file in your next reply.

Step 6:Include in Next Post

Did you have any problems carrying out the instructions?

OTL Script log results.

ESET log results.

SystemLook.txt.

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